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1. 

I can’t get the combination to work on my manual lock.  
Review the opening procedure on page 13-14. 

2. 

I have a SecuRam electronic lock and my safe won’t lock. 
The most common issue is low current from the battery. If your safe won’t lock, try   
installing a new Duracell™ or Energizer™ 9 volt alkaline battery with “use date” at least 4 
years in the future.   

3. 

Should I clean my door bolts? 
Yes! With the door open and the handle rotated counter-clockwise to extend the door bolts, 
wipe a very small amount of lubricating grease onto the moving door bolts around the door.  
We recommend using Super Lube™ or a multi-purpose silicone grease with PTFE. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

1. 

Where is my serial number located? 
For Rhino Safes, the serial number is located on the bottom back corner of the safe and on 
the lower inside section of the door. For Bighorn and Kodiak Safes, the serial number is 
located on the right side of the safe near the back top corner and on the lower inside 
section of the door.  Serial numbers are also recorded in the Owner’s Manual. 

2. 

How do I clean my safe? 
See safe maintenance section on page 8. 

3. 

Is my safe pre-drilled for a dehumidifier? 
Yes, depending on model, your safe may either be predrilled or have an internal power 
outlet. If predrilled, you will see a small hole drilled in the steel in one of the lower corners 
on the backside of the safe. You’ll need to back-drill through the fire lining and upholstery to  
be able to feed the wire for your dehumidifier through the hole. 

4. 

My safe has external hinges. Are they more vulnerable to an attack than internal hinges? 
No. In fact, external hinges are just as, if not more, secure. Your safe has door bolts on both 
sides of the door to prevent the door from opening if the hinges are sawed off. Also, in a 
fire, internal hinged safes are vulnerable to heat transfer as there is a large unprotected 
area where the hinges are welded to the inside of the body. External hinges help provide 
you the best fire and theft protection possible. 

5. 

Should I bolt my safe down? 
Definitely! If you had the ability to get your safe into your house, a burglar will be able to 
get it out. Bolting your safe down ensures the best possible protection for your valuables. 
Also, safes are very top heavy and when unsecured can be a safety hazard. You must bolt 
down your safe to validate your break-in warranty.  

6. 

How do I bolt my safe down? 
Your safe has pre-drilled anchoring holes in the floor. (Refer to pages 4 &6) 

7. 

Can my electronic lock be hot-wired by a burglar to gain entry? 
All U.L. Listed electronic locks are designed to block any attempts at hot-wiring, shorting, 
and manipulation.  The only way to open your lock is with the existing combination. 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

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Summary of Contents for Bighorn series

Page 1: ...SAFE OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO _________________________________ SERIAL NO __________________________________...

Page 2: ...lieve our ultimate responsibility is to provide a quality product that creates peace of mind and unmatched value for our customers We are thankful you chose Rhino Metals Inc to help protect your valua...

Page 3: ...Combination ___________________________________________ Purchased From ___________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________ Rhino Metals Inc Makers of Bighorn...

Page 4: ...ping Feet on Rhino Safes 5 Bolting Down Your Rhino Safe 6 Getting To Know Your Safe 7 8 LaGard and SecuRam Electronic Lock Instructions 9 10 Sargent and Greenleaf Electronic Lock Instructions 11 12 Sa...

Page 5: ...Bighorn and Kodiak safes are shipped unlocked Simply rotate the hub on the front of the safe clock wise Rhino safes with a LaGard electronic lock can be opened by entering 1 2 3 4 5 6 on the keypad a...

Page 6: ...et wrench to remove the shipping feet Wrench not included 3 Place wrench on head of bolt Begin turning bolt counter clockwise to re move Repeat for both bolts 4 Angle the safe to the left or right for...

Page 7: ...or holes 4 Purchase anchor bolts suited for your floor type We recommend using a minimum of 3 long wedge anchor bolts for concrete floors that are 1 2 in diameter For wood floors we suggest a minimum...

Page 8: ...s are removed the door MUST be closed and locked before the next step The door of your safe is heavy and presents a safety hazard until bolted down 5 Tilt the safe to the left as shown or right for th...

Page 9: ...d anchoring holes 6 Purchase anchor bolts suited for your floor type We recommend using a minimum of 3 long wedge anchor bolts for concrete floors that are 1 2 in diameter For wood floors we suggest a...

Page 10: ...in purchasing an extended warran ty you have 30 days from the purchase of your safe to do so For more infor mation see the Accessory Sheet included in your safe visit www rhinosafe com or contact a lo...

Page 11: ...h and relieve any stresses from the mechanism we recommend adding a small amount of grease to the door bolts With the door open and the handle rotated counter clockwise to extend the door bolts wipe a...

Page 12: ...and discard if replacing Plug a new 9 volt battery into the terminals and tuck the battery and wires back into the battery cavity Slide the keypad back down onto the shoulder screws Be careful not to...

Page 13: ...riod Removing the battery during the delay period will reset the 5 minute timer Changing Your Code Before changing your code open the door and extend the door bolts Always leave the door open when cha...

Page 14: ...ing Plug a new 9 volt battery into the terminals and tuck the battery and wires back into the battery cavity Push the keypad ring back towards the safe and rotate the ring clockwise The ring will slid...

Page 15: ...ll flash at 5 or 10 second intervals During the delay period pressing any key will extend the delay period a few seconds Changing Your Code Before changing your code open the door and extend the door...

Page 16: ...door bolts by turning the handle counter clockwise The combination to your manual lock can be found on the envelope that contained your Owner s Manual and Day Lock keys Operating the Dial On Your Manu...

Page 17: ...mbination to your manual lock This would require someone to have the key and know the combo or be able to pick the lock and defeat the manual combination to get in Suggested Day Lock Operation Shut th...

Page 18: ...d you will see a small hole drilled in the steel in one of the lower corners on the backside of the safe You ll need to back drill through the fire lining and upholstery to be able to feed the wire fo...

Page 19: ...ing to unlock the safe rotate the handle counter clockwise while you enter your combination Once you hear the two beeps wait for 2 seconds and then rotate clockwise to open If you are attempting to lo...

Page 20: ...treme or unusual environments Failure to bolt down the safe using factory pre drilled holes voids this warranty Any modifying or tampering with the safe which alters or affects the safe s use or opera...

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